The trail offers nothing difficult to get there, although your shoes may get a little wet if you’re careless. I had the place all to myself, but on the weekends it’s common to have dozens of people make the short walk to the falls. The best time to go is in April and early May since the flow of the falls will be at their most impressive. The falls, over hundreds of years, has cut an opening between the rocks which showcase strength and power of water. The hike literally takes two minutes to reach Hidden Falls. It was pretty cool, yet also a little creepy to peer into the small dark mine. Right before you arrive at the falls you will see a fenced up entrance to an abandoned mine. The trail is literally only 150 feet in length before you reach Hidden Falls. The trail that goes straight stays to the right of the creek flowing from Hidden Falls. You may even see the falls from this spot. Mount Caramel Junction is about 20 minutes north of Kanab. Related post: for another underrated place to visit in Southern Utah, check out our guide A Weekend Getaway in Bluff Utah 4. Don’t take these steps! This is the wrong way! Instead, go straight ahead. Lower Hackberry Narrows: An easy 1.5-mile trail through a slot canyon with ankle-deep water. I don’t want you getting clipped before you even start the hike! Once you safely cross the road, you confronted with a choice, as you will see some steps to the right. PEOA, Summit County As Utahs reservoir levels have dropped this year, there have been some interesting discoveries in areas that have been covered by water. The cars coming from your right are sometimes really moving fast so be sure to practice safe road rules and look both ways. You’ll see this sign, and you’ll follow the steps up to the road, where you’ll safely cross it. To the left of the rock in the center is the trail to Hidden FallsĪs you leave the small parking area, you will need to cross the road and head north. The steps on the right will not lead you to Hidden Falls. (See my Google Map for this hike at the end of this post) Hitting the Trail The parking lot can hold about 10-12 cars. It’s easy to miss so be sure to slow down upon entering the “S” curve. You will enter a tight “S” curve and you will see a small parking lot inside one of the “S” curves. Follow Big Cottonwood Canyon Road for 4.4 miles. At your first four-way stoplight you’ll turn left (East) onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road. Wasatch Blvd.) You’ll be on this road for 1.7 miles, where you’ll see signs for Big Cottonwood Canyon. Take I-215 South Belt Route (Exit 128) Continue on I-215 for 5.0 miles, and then take Exit South (which will quickly turn into S. If coming from Salt Lake City, or from south of Salt Lake City, you’ll take I-15 to I-80 East. Season to hike – Late March to early November Since it’s just a two minute walk from Big Cottonwood Canyon Road and the parking area, there’s no reason not to make a quick stop here on your way to any other destination up the canyon! Hidden Falls Hike Details Several hikers have broken legs here over the last couple of years, and the carryout is slow, painful, and difficult.Hidden Falls located up Big Cottonwood Canyon, is a very short hike to a beautiful fall and passes a fenced off old mine along the way. Remember climbing down is more difficult the climbing up. Further along, a few obstacles block the way, surmountable by the more vigorous and/or foolish. There is a delightful arch on the right about half a mile up. Hidden Lake Recreation Site Phone: 43 Email: Address: Kanab Field Office 669 S Highway 89A Kanab, UT 84741 Latitude/Longitude: 37.138958, -112.533422 Directions: From Kanab, UT: Beginning at the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 89A in Kanab, follow Highway 89 north for seven miles. The official trail ends here.īut that's no reason to stop! Explore up the canyon as far as nerve, skill, time, and sense allow. Follow the exposed, chain-protected trail cut into the rock around another buttress to the mouth of Hidden Canyon. The signed Hidden Canyon Trail branches right, climbing to the crest of a buttress, then slicing across the cliff face along a natural rock shelf to the back of a notch. The HikeĪscend the East Rim Trail on the painfully obvious switchbacks for 2/3 mile (1 km), gaining 600 feet (180 m). Doug Owens sponsored the water-efficient landscaping program bill. Bathrooms are available there, but no drinking water. The Hidden Canyon Trail starts at the Weeping Rock shuttle stop in the Main Canyon.
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